Less Light!!

[amphiboius]

Well i no this is prob a Stupid question, but im just curious as to what is the most least possible 'Lighting" that i can use,(im growing in a closet bye the way)and still have some kinda chane that it will be "Maybe" successful . i can get them to stay warm would that help any and maybe they can get some sun ligh, but not much. I no this is stupid but i live in an apartment and im very limited on what i can do, but i've lived he for almost 2 years and never had any-kinda unexpected visits by the office an Ect.. so im going to take my chances and try for it cause i've been wanting to do this for the past 9 months and i cant stand it any more, so i must try to grow a marijuana plant, it seems so exciteing

amphiboius Reviewed by amphiboius on 05-01-2005. Less Light!! Well i no this is prob a Stupid question, but im just curious as to what is the most least possible 'Lighting" that i can use,(im growing in a closet bye the way)and still have some kinda chane that it will be "Maybe" successful :( . i can get them to stay warm would that help any :confused: and maybe they can get some sun ligh, but not much. I no this is stupid but i live in an apartment and im very limited on what i can do, but i've lived he for almost 2 years and never had any-kinda Rating: 5

[Sensi Super Skunk]

The least you could use is a 60-105 wattage compact fluorescent (it would be better to get the 105 wattage bulb). The "warm white" labeled bulbs are suitable for all stages of growth. You could buy a desk lamp also.

[diablo4311]

Well I cant put it any better than what Sensi Super Skunk said but Ill give it a shot,

If you want a decent grow go get a few 4ft shoplights you can get them and the bulbs at almost any hardware store for about 10-12 dollars. but if space is a concern and you looking for a little higher wattage get a few cfls.

---Now heres what I recommend doing---

If you have got a dollar tree around where you live and are not afraid of a little wireing you could get a bunch of the 15w, 20w, or 30w cfl lights for a dollar a piece, I got 10 of the 30w lights ,20 pack of the light plugs, and 10 yards of electrical wire for $25 exact today.

And if you cant find a dollar tree with the lights go search at all your local stores their would almost haft to be a store at which you accept the prices.

heres the bulb lumen output,
15w-1130 lumens
20w-2010 lumens
30w-3050 lumens
please note all of the bulbs are cool white.

well hope that helped
DP

[amphiboius]

Yes, this iformatiom you guys have givein me should help i did not know that i could use a 15w or 30w so this should be good. I only have one more question, Could you help me by giveing me a general idea on how to set these light up to get them to work? cause i only have one light outlet on the ceiling, wouldnt i need a buch more "Bulb" outlets?

[Sensi Super Skunk]

Yes, this iformatiom you guys have givein me should help i did not know that i could use a 15w or 30w so this should be good. I only have one more question, Could you help me by giveing me a general idea on how to set these light up to get them to work? cause i only have one light outlet on the ceiling, wouldnt i need a buch more "Bulb" outlets?

Nah, you could just buy some desk lamps and then customize them as much as possible, removing unneccessary things such as the lamp's base, etc. All you need is a grounded outlet and an extension cord or few.

[amphiboius]

Cool, thx Bro, the Desk lamps i think would be my best bet, so this is what im going to try thank u.

Bye the way, what should i use for a light Bulb to put in the desk lamps, just a regular 30w or 60w maybe ?

[Sensi Super Skunk]

Cool, thx Bro, the Desk lamps i think would be my best bet, so this is what im going to try thank u.

Bye the way, what should i use for a light Bulb to put in the desk lamps, just a regular 30w or 60w maybe ?

The least you could use is a 60-105 wattage compact fluorescent (it would be better to get the 105 wattage bulb). The "warm white" labeled bulbs are suitable for all stages of growth. You could buy a desk lamp also.

Regular bulbs don't provide the necessary spectrum of light required for plant growth. But most compact fluorescent bulbs come in "warm white" and "cool white".

[PartypokerPlayer]

yea dude use compact floros .....the bigger wattage u buy the bigger of a white base that will be on the bulb...i think its like i very small ballast or something...anyway the point to my post is do like they say and get some desk lamps...take off any shade or parts that would interfear with u being able to screw in the bulb ( b.c the white base may be in the way ) if u need to hang them as the plant grows they are lightweight so im sure you could find small rope to do so and that sould fix you up....just be real careful man u live in an apartment and i know you said u been there a while and had no visits from the office but you have to stop and think ya you will be great and smooth sailing for atleast 2 months no prob...but as you vear into that 3rd month and you begin to flower those babys will get larger in size and begin to smell like what your growin ....my 2 cents.....peace